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Reviving The Lost Art Of Mending Clothing

August 2, 2016

Picture this: you are on your way to an important event. You take two steps from your front door when you hear a pop, and then the dreaded ping, ping, ping as something small hits the driveway and bounces away. You look down at your shirt and quickly come to the realization that you’re missing a button. And no, it’s not just any old button, lke from the cuff, where you could just roll up your sleeves and hide it.

Getting wet and messy outside

July 4, 2016

Summer is finally here! We know you want nothing more than to be outside enjoying this beautiful weather, but going for walks and to the park everyday can get repetitive after a while. So what else can you do? Here are some ideas to keep the whole family busy and happy!

Keeping kids busy in the car!

June 29, 2016

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Travelling season is upon us and you’re sitting at a table planning your family vacation.

Planning the fun at your destination is easy! But sometimes the travel can take it out of all of you. Keeping everyone in sight, in control, entertained, and happy can be a lot of work, and no one wants to start a vacation with a cranky-pants!

So today, we are sharing four eco-friendly activities you can do with your children while travelling to your destination!

A cool summer treat your kids will love!

June 22, 2016

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Summer is finally here! June 21st marks the summer solstice and it looks like the nice weather is here to stay. Kids are officially finished school and are craving cooling snacks in the heat of the summer.

How to make seed paper

June 11, 2016

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Over the last two decades, recycling has become a part of life for many Canadian families. Statistics Canadareports that recycling has several environmental and financial benefits: it prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials, reduces the amount of wastes sent to the landfills, conserves natural resources, saves energy and creates employment opportunities for our population.

Involving children in meal preparations

May 30, 2016

Mealtimes can be the cause of a lot of stress, especially in houses with picky eaters and busy parents. Add in after school activities and mealtime becomes a rushed, whatever you can find in the fridge, meal. This can make it really difficult when you have a child who struggles with trying new foods. Involving your child in the preparation of meal making, including the grocery shopping, can really help your child develop a love for food and could potentially bring out their adventurous side. This is especially true if you are dealing with a picky eater.

Matching & sorting with toy cars

May 28, 2016

Toy cars have provided hours and hours of fun for our kiddos - from the classic drive and crash to elaborate block city scenarios, tiny vehicles have been a mainstay in our toy repetoire. I'm a huge supporter of play for the pure joy of it and believe that play is a child's work. However, if you're looking for some slightly more pointed learning activities for your car-loving kids and the piles of miniature vehicles that make their way into our homes, the following two activities are great for preschool through grade one, depending on the child.

Crafting fairy houses

If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.

A cool and healthy treat your kids can make

May 2, 2016

Healthy Sundae Station - Kris Antonius

It’s not quite summer yet, but as sunny days grow in number, so do our kids’ appetites for sweet, cool treats. Packaged ice cream treats are often laden with preservatives, artificial colours, and sugar in one form or another! Don’t let organic or all-natural products sneak past your label-reading radar – just because a product is in a health food store, or makes claims of being a healthy option, doesn’t mean it is good for your child. Choose products with few ingredients – and ones that are whole foods, no-sugar added, and free of preservatives and colours.

How to set up shop for your little nature-chef

April 5, 2016

Mud. A magical...err, messy part of childhood. Kids have a way of finding it, squishing it, smearing it, and tracking it. Sometimes even eating it! And if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, right? I love the feeling of cool mud underfoot in the heat of summer and the look of joy on our children's faces when they are free to dig in and explore! One way we've worked with, rather than against, our child's love for mud is to create a mud kitchen in our backyard.

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EcoParent is a quarterly magazine for families that want to make healthier, greener lifestyle choices. Fun and inspirational in tone – and never judgmental – we appeal to the already eco-savvy, but remain accessible to the newly eco-curious. Food, fashion, books, travel, health & beauty, home & garden, and so much more!